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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.34, 18,315.36 and 7,303.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.34, 18,315.36 and 7,303.85 is: 10,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.34 : 18,315.36 = 7,303.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.34/18,315.36 = 7,303.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.34x = 18,315.36 × 7,303.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.34x = 133,772,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,772,642.14/13,272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.05

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